Vikings release Thielen

[TecmoBengals]

I wonder where he ends up this upcoming season?

https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-releasing-wr-adam-thielen-after-nine-seasons-in-minnesota

[HarleyDog]

I think Thielen is declining in speed and production. Anywhere he goes he may be looking at #3 or a depth player.

[QueenCity]

I love Thielen... if he'd be willing to accept the Tyler Boyd role or 4th WR he'd be perfect for this offense.

[SunsetBengal]

(03-10-2023, 01:18 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: I think Thielen is declining in speed and production. Anywhere he goes he may be looking at #3 or a depth player.

I think that I mentioned in another thread that I'd take Thielen off of the bench, any game of the year.  Meaning, I agree that he's lost a step, and likely more susceptible to injuries and such, but as a package/spell player I think he would be fantastic depth.  The question is "Is he ready to take a back seat role?".

[XenoMorph]

(03-10-2023, 12:31 PM)TecmoBengals Wrote: I wonder where he ends up this upcoming season?

https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-releasing-wr-adam-thielen-after-nine-seasons-in-minnesota

some team looking for some Vet presence for their young QB most likely....   

Chicago? Carolina (they really dont have a wr now lol)

[TecmoBengals]

(03-13-2023, 10:54 AM)XenoMorph Wrote: some team looking for some Vet presence for their young QB most likely....   

Chicago? Carolina (they really dont have a wr now lol)

Oh no, they'll probably throw the world at Tee if he makes it to FA.

[XenoMorph]

(03-13-2023, 11:03 AM)TecmoBengals Wrote: Oh no, they'll probably throw the world at Tee if he makes it to FA.

well tee is under contract for this season so no worries atm

[Essex Johnson]

(03-10-2023, 01:18 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: I think Thielen is declining in speed and production. Anywhere he goes he may be looking at #3 or a depth player.

If on decline means 30 TDs in last 3 yrs. Sign me up.

[HarleyDog]

(03-13-2023, 07:56 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: If on decline means 30 TDs in last 3 yrs. Sign me up.

Nice try. 14 tds in 2020, 10tds in 2021 and 6tds in 2022. That’s declining. But yeah, he’s opposite Jefferson which is tough to get the production.

[TecmoBengals]

I agree he's declining but if he signed a reasonable deal to be the 4th WR I'd roll with it. When people say "ring chasers" I think they wrongly assume it means a star player in his prime will sign with a contending squad. I think it's more practical to look for veterans who, although not their former star-self, can still contribute to success. Those are the "ring chasers" you're more likely to attract and sign.

[Essex Johnson]

(03-13-2023, 11:54 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: Nice try. 14 tds in 2020, 10tds in 2021 and 6tds in 2022. That’s declining. But yeah, he’s opposite Jefferson which is tough to get the production.

I don't see that as decline , I see it as still productive especially with Jerfferson, he will be a nice signing for someone